THE capital of Nigeria is a picture of order compared with Lagos, the chaotic commercial hub. But whereas Abuja’s sweeping avenues are well maintained, the runway of its airport is potholed. Several aircraft have damaged their landing gear on the rutted tarmac. Facing the risk of a serious crash, the government is closing the whole […]
Former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Sule Ozenua has warned that subjecting critical safety issues to political debate would finally kill the beleaguered aviation industry and make Nigeria lose international ratings it has gained over the years. Ozenua advised the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the […]
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, has frowned at the plan to expand the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at the Lagos airport for the projected increase in passenger traffic during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Bi-Courtney thus assured domestic airlines and passengers […]
As a follow-up to the decision of the Federal government to temporarily shut down operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for repairs on the runway and the taxi ways of the airport, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika is to engage the industry stakeholders on issues arising from the proposed closure. […]
If handled in a transparent manner, the airport concessions could actually be the elixir for air transport facilities in Nigeria. Stiff opposition that greeted the planned concession of airport facilities had prompted the Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika to convene several meetings, including the recent stakeholders meetings to convince those who were not […]